What is fly fishing in Iceland?

Fly Fishing in Iceland. Go Fishing Iceland is specializing in professionally guided fishing tours designed for anglers preferring personal service. We offer various kind of guided fishing tours on the pristine and clear rivers and lakes of Iceland. Fishing in Iceland for salmon, brown trout, arctic char or sea trout.

Is salmon fishing legal in Iceland?

Salmon fishing has been practiced in Iceland from its earliest history. Official involvement began with the law on salmon, char, and trout fishing from 1932. This law prohibited salmon fishing in the ocean, the law also limits the fishing of running fishes to a certain season, the type of fishing gear, and the number of fishing rods per river.

When is fishing season in Iceland?

Regulations, Seasons, and Licenses The fishing season in Iceland last from April 1st until October 20th. But from fishery to fishery you’ll find that closures and openings vary greatly within that period. In general trout fishing opens earlier and closes later than Salmon fishing.

What kind of fish are in Iceland?

These are atlantic salmon, brown trout and arctic char. The fresh water fishing in Iceland is more or less only for totally wild fish in its wild environment. Iceland has some of the best brown trout and arctic char fishing to be found in the world.